What happened on Thursday June 11, 1981?

Here's what happened on June 11, 1981:

• Devastating Earthquake in Southern Iran On June 11, 1981, a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Kerman Province in Southern Iran, causing widespread destruction. The seismic event resulted in approximately 3,000 fatalities, numerous injuries, and extensive damage to infrastructure, devastating local communities and highlighting the region's geological vulnerability.
• Tragic Train Accident in India A catastrophic train accident occurred in Bihar, India, when seven overcrowded train cars derailed and plunged into the Bagmati River, resulting in hundreds of passenger fatalities.
• Horrific Murder by Issei Sagawa On June 11, 1981, Japanese criminal Issei Sagawa murdered a Dutch student in a shocking and gruesome incident that would later become infamous in criminal history.
• Major League Baseball Players' Strike Major League Baseball players commenced a nationwide strike at midnight, leading to the cancellation of multiple games and significant disruption to the professional baseball season.
• MLB Game and Strike On June 11, 1981, the Seattle Mariners defeated the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 at the Kingdome. Shortly after the game, Major League Baseball players initiated a strike, disrupting the baseball season.

Events in 1981

June 11, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 11, 1981

Newspapers from Jun. 11, 1981

June 11, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 162nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 11, 1981 can also be written as 6/11/1981 in the US and as 11/6/1981 in UK and Europe.

June 11, 1981 in June 1981 calendar

June 11, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 11, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
2. Stars On 45 - Medley
3. Taste Of Honey, A - Sukiyaki
4. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
5. Ray Parker Jr. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)

June 11, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 11, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
2. Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
3. Kate Robbins & Beyond - More Than In Love
4. Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
5. Champaign - How 'Bout Us

June 11, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 11, 1981 was Give It To Me Baby by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
2. Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
3. Stephanie Mills - Two Hearts
4. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
5. The Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 11, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 11, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 11, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 11, 1981 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 11, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 02:51 pm and setting at 02:50 am.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on June 11, 1981

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Someone born on June 11, 1981 is:

43 years 11 months old,

or 527 months and 3 days old,

or 2291 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16043 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 11, 1981?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 11, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 11, 1981.

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